
Firefly Fiber Expansion in Louisa County
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Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) Project
The RISE Project is an initiative by Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), to provide internet access to all underserved homes and businesses in 13 counties in Central Virginia. Projects to be completed by the end of 2025. Firefly offers gigabit-speed internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and affordable.
To read more about the RISE Project, click here.
Project Area
CARES Act Project
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is working with counties to make use of the funds that are available for non-CVEC areas as a one-time opportunity to quickly expand broadband availability in response to COVID.
To read more about the CARES Act Project, click here.

CVEC – Cash’s Corner

Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Doubleday

Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Ferncliff

Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Henson’s Store

Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Shannon Hill

Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Zion

Current Status: In-Service
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REC – Shannon Hill

Connections Expected to Begin: Connecting Now
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Note: This area has begun connections, click here to register
REC – Mt. Hope (Paynes Mill)

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Summer 2023
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REC – Mt. Hope (Tip Top)

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Summer 2023
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REC – Mt. Hope (Copperline)

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: TBD
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REC – Mt. Hope (Locust Creek)

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: TBD
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REC – Buckner

Current Status: Make-Ready Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Spring 2024
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REC – Ellisville

Current Status: Make-Ready Engineering
Connections Expected to Begin: TBD
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CARES – Louisa

Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
RISE – Louisa

Current Status: Field Data Collection
Connections Expected to Begin: Summer 2023
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Note: Firefly will serve this area as the last mile internet service provider in partnership with Dominion Energy’s Middle Mile Project. Projects will be completed by the end of 2025. For questions regarding the Middle Mile Project, please contact the Dominion Energy Broadband Team at ruralbroadband@dominionenergy.com.
REC – Cuckoo

Current Status: Make-Ready Engineering
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Note: Firefly will serve as the internet service provider for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members in these areas.
The Firefly RISE project is designed to ensure every underserved location in Louisa County has access to broadband connectivity.
The work is funded in part by Louisa County, and in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Telecommunications Initiative.